Teresa Zumwald

ALT Three smiling women pose for a selfie at a professional conference. Teresa Zumwald, with short, curly gray hair, stands on the left. The woman in the center wears a bright pink top and statement necklace, while the woman on the right wears glasses, a striped blouse and pearl necklace. A conference hallway is visible behind them.

ALT Close-up of Teresa Zumwald’s name badge from the Professional Speechwriters Association’s 13th Annual World Conference, held October 26–28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The badge displays her name, Zumwald & Company, LLC, and the association’s microphone logo. A black lanyard rests on a wooden tabletop.

ALT A male presenter wearing a light blue button-down shirt and a lapel microphone gestures during a professional communication workshop. Behind him, a large screen asks, “When they’re communicating at their best, what qualities do they demonstrate?” The setting is a modern conference meeting room.

ALT An outdoor rooftop terrace in Washington, D.C., features white metal tables and chairs arranged on a paved surface. An American flag flies above surrounding buildings, with the historic clock tower of the Old Post Office visible in the distance beneath a clear blue sky.

ALT Veterans Day tribute from Zumwald & Company featuring a child sitting on the shoulders of a military service member in camouflage uniform, holding an American flag overhead. The graphic reads, “Thank You for Your Service. Veterans Day. To all veterans — we see you. We honor you.” The Zumwald & Company logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Quote graphic from Teresa Zumwald of Zumwald & Company reads: “You can’t become known, liked and trusted simply by saying you’re credible. You earn it by choosing how you will communicate with your audience.” Purple text on a light background, with a circular headshot of Teresa and her credentials as CEO, speechwriter, executive speech coach and storyteller.

ALT Zumwald & Company video thumbnail featuring speechwriter Teresa Zumwald in a business meeting, reviewing documents and speaking with a client across a conference table. A blue overlay displays the quote, “It’s a process of illumination that inspires your best thinking.” The Zumwald & Company logo appears beneath the quote.

ALT A frustrated office worker wearing a gray blazer sits at a desk covered with paperwork, raising both hands in a shrug. A paper bag with a cartoon frowning face covers their head, symbolizing workplace stress, confusion, or overwhelm. The office background features bookshelves and a window, with a dramatic green-and-magenta color filter.

ALT A large audience fills a conference hall, facing a distant speaker onstage. Blue lighting illuminates the crowd and stage, where colorful circular lights create a dynamic backdrop. The photograph captures a keynote presentation or public speaking event attended by hundreds of people.

ALT Zumwald & Company infographic titled “How to Innovate to Communicate with Impact (Say What’s Unsaid).” Featuring speechwriter Teresa Zumwald, it highlights five ways: listen beneath the surface, ask questions that invite stories, build psychological safety, write with restraint and precision, and bridge to meaning. A quote emphasizes the courage to say what is unsaid.

ALT Five panelists participate in a lively discussion at the Professional Speechwriters Association World Conference. A man in a navy blazer gestures while speaking into a microphone as fellow panelists smile and listen. Audience members watch from the foreground.

ALT A woman in a sleeveless black outfit listens attentively as a man in a navy suit speaks and gestures during an interview-style conference session. Both sit in front of floor-to-ceiling windows while an attendee watches in the foreground.

ALT Six male panelists in business attire participate in a discussion at the Professional Speechwriters Association World Conference. The speakers sit in a row with microphones and water bottles, facing attendees in a bright conference room with large windows.

ALT A male presenter speaks beside a slide titled “Sharpen Your Pencil: How Speechwriters Can Help Their Leaders Get to the Point—and Make a Strategic Impact.” The October 27, 2026, presentation features Joel Schwartzberg’s website and Local Wisdom branding. An attendee watches from the foreground.